Theatre, Music & Performance: Articles

Performance

Enjoy A Night of Dark Laughs at Evil Comedy

Editor's Picks, Performance

Cape Town Opera’s Bold Reimagining of Verdi’s AIDA at the Artscape This May

Editor's Picks, Performance

CATS The Musical Pounces into South Africa this Festive Season

Editor's Picks, Performance

Franschhoek Makes History as First African Host of the International Montreux Jazz Festival

Editor's Picks, Performance

Cape Town Opera Presents A Free Concert And Easter Show THIS WEEK

Food & Drink Events, Performance

A Night at the Opera Gala Dinner: An Evening of Mozart, Verdi, Beethoven for a Good Cause

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Upcoming Theatre & Comedy Shows

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Nik Rabinowitz: Pension Killer

27 - 31 May 2025 | The stand-up comic presents his latest comedy special.

Chicago – The Musical

27 Aug to 28 Sept 2025 | The killer hit musical returns to razzle dazzle South African stages.

Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

9 May - 13 July 2025 | A fresh take on a musical classic

Hedda Gabler

1 - 24 May 2025 | A modern adaptation of "Isben's Hamlet"

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

2 to 29 June 2025 | Cape Town's top variety comedy festival

Paul Slabolepszy’s Bitter Winter

21 May - 14 June 2025 | A new play by legendary playwright Paul Slabolepszy

Jack and the Beanstalk

3 - 27 July 2025 | A school holiday pantomime for the whole family

Improguise: Tribute

23 May 2025 | A one-night-only unscripted musical show

Moffie

2 - 27 September 2025 | A one-man production of an iconic South African story

Rondomtalie / Marry-Go-Round at Die Boer

10 - 11 June 2025 | A witty new play about the struggles of marriage.

Upcoming Dance Shows

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance

15 to 17 Aug 2025 | An unforgettable close-up experience of dazzling footwork and thrilling...

Cape Ballet Africa: Intermezzo

16 - 25 May 2025 | A new programme of short works by Cape Ballet Africa

Upcoming Music Gigs & Concerts

The Goo Goo Dolls

25 & 26 Mar 2025 | The Goo Goo Dolls perform live at Kirstenbosch Gardens.

James Bay on Tour

19 Mar 2026 | The internationally acclaimed English singer-songwriter performs in South Africa.

Shakatak Live at GrandWest

28 June | Join for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and smooth melodies.

Bok Radio Bokkies at GrandWest

1 June | Celebrate South African entertainment at the highly anticipated Bok Radio Bokkies awards

Kenny G

2 October 2025 | An acclaimed saxophone player comes to Cape Town

Vergelegen Crossover Music Concert

12 June 2025 | An unforgettable evening of fine music

Songs & Stories with Majozi

2 August 2025 | A celebration of a decade of Majozi's work

WinterFest

26 July 2025 | A legendary celebration of South African metal culture

Arno Carstens at Triggerfish Brewery

24 May 2025 | A performance by one of South Africa's rock legends

Upcoming Music & Theatre Festivals

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Suidoosterfees

30 April - 4 May 2025 |

Shakespeare Schools Festival CPT

13 - 31 May 2025 | Renditions of Shakespeare by 48 drama groups.

Silver Mountain Music

13 - 16 June 2025 | A weekend celebration of fun, entertainment and culture

Kaleidoscope Festival

22 - 24 August 2025 | A three-day musical and culinary experience

Performance Venues

Hillcrest Quarry

A huge space offering an amphitheatre experience for outdoor festivals, and a smaller...

Cottage Club

The Cottage Club is spearheaded by Cape Town singer-songwriter and 'musical activist' Bill Knight....

Grand Arena at GrandWest

The Grand Arena is a high-profile venue capable of presenting productions with sophisticated...

Alliance Française du Cap

Loop St, City Centre | A one-stop destination for all things French in Cape Town, hosting touring...

Rootspring House

The Rootspring House team curates intimate house concerts and field recordings. Based in a grand...

Kalk Bay Theatre

Kalk Bay Theatre offers spirited productions of music, comedy and cabaret to its beloved community.

Masque Theatre

Highly regarded in Muizenberg, the Masque Theatre is Cape Town’s leading community theatre.

Youngblood Africa

Bree St, City Centre | An Arts and Culture Development Foundation which aims to be a platform for...

The Folk Café

Live entertainment, delicious meals, and great coffee

Galloway Theatre

A safe space for creatives to excel

The Drama Factory

Somerset West | Shows from comedy to drama, magicians to dancers.

The Barnyard Theatre

A staple in the South African cultural and entertainment scene.

House of Machines

Shortmarket St, City Centre | Coffee, beer, cocktails, and music, with a touch of ‘Moto Hero’...

The Alma Cafe

Rosebank | Live music performances in a family-run setting.

Olympia Café and Deli

Olympia Café and Deli is a bakery, restaurant and cafe with a stage

The Armchair

Live entertainment, karaoke, quiz, comedy, bar and restaurant.

Stardust

Home of the singing waiter.

Gold Restaurant

Green Point | An immersive African dining experience.

Koffi Terapi

A relaxing and welcoming environment with a cup of special roasted coffee for therapy.

Fat Harry’s

Kenilworth | An upmarket gastropub situated in the heart of the suburb.

The Selective

Gardens | A live performance and events venue.

Guga s’Thebe Theatre

Langa | A cultural beacon, located in the heart of the township.